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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.48, 463.47 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.48, 463.47 and 238.06 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.48 : 463.47 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.48/463.47 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.48x = 463.47 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.48x = 110,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,333.67/336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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